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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/12/2009 11:50 PM
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The deadline for entering Take Your Rubber Chicken To Work Week 2009 has passed but you can still vote and win! Visit http://www.elbloggotorcido.com/ for the details and to cast your vote! This weekend is the Presidents Wine Weekend in Calaveras County! All 25 wineries will be pouring something special. We'll be pouring a "vertical" of four Petite Sirahs from 2003 through the 2006 vintage. Come by and say hi!....
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The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Invites the Public to "President's Wine Weekend" This Weekend! |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2009 12:42 AM
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The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance would like to invite the public to join us in celebrating President’s Wine Weekend at our 25 member winery tasting rooms located throughout Calaveras County on February 14 & 15, 2009! Participants will enjoy special barrel tastings, new wine releases, and an array of delicious palate pleasing foods! "Abraham Lincoln" and "George Washington" will be out and about visiting many of the wineries, so come on out and join us, meet some of our great winemakers, make new friends and raise your glass in toast to the people who helped make this country great!....
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33rd Columbia Wine Tasting Will Be Celebrated on April 19th, 2009 |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2009 11:11 AM
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Columbia, CA....One of the most popular events every spring in the Sierra foothills is the Columbia Wine Tasting – now in its 33rd year. Representatives from over 50 wineries will be represented at this year’s tasting at Columbia State Historic Park on Sunday, April 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.....
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Valentine's Sweethearts' Dinner and Dance at Ironstone Vineyards.....Enter Your Favorite Valentines Day Story and Win A Dinner For Two! |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/03/2009 12:30 AM
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Murphys, CA....Celebrate an elegant night out with your Valentine with wine, dinner and dancing. Featuring the live music of: John Covert - Crystal Image Ironstone's annual Valentines Dinner begins at 6:30 pm hors d'oeuvres and champagne, 7:00 pm dinner and the dancing begins at 8:45. Cost is $75 per person. Call to make your reservation: 209-728-1251. The Menu will include: 1st Course, Organic greens with roasted garlic vinaigrette, 2nd Course, Proscuitto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, mashed sweet potatoes and cream spinach, Dessert will be Chef's choice. Enter to win this dinner for two...
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Alchemy Lamb Kabobs~By Jason Wright of Alchemy |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/03/2009 11:10 PM
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The assertive flavors of lamb and herbs stand up to the bold flavors and tannins of a Petite Sirah or Syrah. The fruit in the kebab and the pomegranate glaze marry well with the fruit flavors of these wines. To further bring the wine and food together, Petite Sirah wine is used in the basting syrup....
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Latest Happenings at Chatom Vineyards! |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/28/2009 06:29 PM
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Calaveras County, CA...Chatom Vineyards has Two fun and exciting Wine Events coming up in February. On February 14th~15th, President's Wine Weekend Open House. This will feature all American food paired with Chatom wines (11am-5pm each day). On February 28th, join Chatom for their very poplular Mardi Gras Dinner for Wine Club Members & their guests. A special catered dinner event with live music, dancing, excellent food & wine pairings from 6pm~10pm......
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Take Your Rubber Chicken to Work Week 2009...Extended to Feburary 6th So Ya Better Hurry Up! |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/22/2009 08:00 PM
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Twisted Oak is proud to announce "Take Your Rubber Chicken to Work Week 2009!" Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but it's that time again - and it's all about the chickens. Rubber chickens! Starting January 25th, we are asking everyone to pack up your rubber chicken (heck, why not pack it a lunch?) and take it to work! And while you are there, take pictures or a video and send them to.....
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A Time Well Spent~by Victor R. Claveau |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/16/2009 11:17 AM
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Murphys, CA....I really didn’t know what to expect as this was the first “Cheese Course” I ever attended. My thoughts were, “What can be said about cheese; cheese is cheese.” I knew that cheese was made from cow’s or goat’s milk, but that was about the extent of my education. The “Cheese Course” opened up a wonderful new appreciation of the subtleties of cheese taste and texture. It was not only informative, but delightful to the taste buds.....
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23 Smash Hits for Copperopolis Wine Social~By Andrea Silva |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/12/2009 03:38 PM
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Copperopolis, CA...If you have ever wondered what Santa Clause does in the off-season, he is busy wine tasting and socializing at events like 23rd Annual Armory Wine Tasting in Copperopolis this past weekend. Larry Everett the local Santa celebrity took some time off from playing Jolly Old Saint Nick to enjoy a sampling of wine, food, music and fun. The event sponsored by the Copperopolis Community Center was held at the Historic Armory on Saturday and boasted 13 local wineries, 2 nearby Olive Oil Companies, and over 100 guests....
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Giant Biscuits and Country Sausage Gravy Breakfast Entree~By Jason Wright of Alchemy |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/05/2009 11:23 PM
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"I order biscuits and gravy anywhere I go for breakfast, but I am usually disappointed by what arrives on my plate. Biscuits from a box and gravy from a can or a powder just don’t satisfy once you have had the Real Thing, made from scratch. Making great biscuits is not difficult, and a large batch can be portioned and frozen, ready to bake at a moment’s notice. The use of real .....
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